The number of people killed as a result of a rocket attack has increased to 18 people in Chernihiv

Consequences of the attack on Chernihiv. Photo: DSNS

In Chernihiv, the number of people killed as a result of yesterday's rocket attack has increased to 18 people as of this morning.

This was reported to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine.

Chernihiv. The number of dead has increased to 18 people as of this morning. We also currently know about 77 victims,» the message reads.

It is noted that 4 children are among the wounded. Three people were rescued from the rubble. Rescue operations are ongoing.

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, more than 70% of the destroyed part of the building has been dismantled.

We will remind that as a result of the Russian missile attack on Chernihiv, residential buildings, a hospital, and a higher education institution were damaged in the city. It is already known about 60 victims, including children.

Earlier it was reported that a search and rescue operation is underway in Chernihiv at the site of a Russian missile attack. Currently, six people are considered missing.